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Nintendo's Ocarina of Time Remake Price Hints at a 1:1 Rehash, Hours Before the Big Zelda Direct
Wccftech • • technology
Key Points:
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake is highly anticipated as a modern remake of the best-reviewed game of all time, coinciding with the series' 40th anniversary.
- Pricing information from the Australian Nintendo Store lists the digital version at approximately $59.95 USD, sparking debate among fans about the extent of the remake.
- Fans express concern that the remake might be a straightforward 1:1 update rather than a major overhaul, fearing outdated gameplay systems from the original 1998 release may remain unchanged.
- The original game is celebrated for pioneering mechanics like Z-targeting, meaningful traversal, a dynamic day-night cycle, and a time-travel narrative structure, which set industry standards.
- Many hope for a substantial reimagining to honor the game's legacy rather than just a visual polish, though some remain optimistic Nintendo's pricing might reflect a fair and possibly more extensive remake.
